Intruder Alarms

Hello I'm hoping to replace my existing intruder alarm panel with the Scantronic 9561 series panel. I do see that securitywarehouse is selling both the EN, and UK models of 9561. Now I know that 9561EN is a grade 2 alarm, and that 9561UK is ungraded. Are there any other differences in the two? Basically my question boils down to: Which one of the two should I go for, considering the fact that its going to be DIY installation, so do I need the EN model? Is the UK model flushed with older software in comparison to the EN model? Why is the 9561UK slightly more expensive than the 9561EU, even though the EU model is graded, whereas the UK model is not? Tha…

Hi, I'm looking to install an alarm system for a steel shed with no windows. Alarms are all very new to me so I'd appreciate some advice. What I want to achieve is: - An audible alarm activated when the door is opened. - A system that runs on mains power, but which has a battery backup of at least 2 weeks. - Preferably some way of disabling the alarm before entering the shed, avoiding the need to have a period to allow for a code/key to be used to disable the alarrm once the door is open. - Surface contact sensors on the door. Is this achievable, or am I looking for something that doesn't exist? I'm open to other suggestions if anyone has any. All advice gr…

I have a Cooper SD2+ connected to a system and working fine using the O2 SMS centre. I have been asked to switch this to using the BT Text service so that use can be made of the bundled free texts with the BT phone line. Not an unreasonable request. The problem is that I have tried almost every setting to get this unit to work with BT Text and have even had a BT engineering helping but to no avail. (message centre number 1470 P 17094009) Has anyone else found this to be a problem or managed to solve it? If so could you post the settings and procedure. Thanks

Hope someone can give some help or suggestions. After being broken into earlier in the year, I have finally got round to installing the alarm system that was purchased a couple of months ago. Every thing seems to work, that is after a minor wiring fault on the global system tamper, which turned out to be poor connection on vibration sensor (front door). The problem is the external sounder will not function at all, apart from the tamper circuit. There is definitely power from the control panel and the standby battery has 8 volts. I have tried the trouble shooting instructions in the installation manual, which is make temp connection between SAB B and D for the sound…

My existing panel was faulty so I puchased a Risco Gartec 490x from you. I liked it beacuse it is hybrid wireless and we are having an extension built, which will make it easy to add additional movement detectors. The control panel and keypad are installed and work fine apart from one problem. I get a warning - off chg volts high / battery/fuse fault - it takes a about 30 minutes after exiting the engineer mode for the fault to register. Its a new battery (again purchased from you) and the fuses are all Ok - any ideas what I have done wrong. Also given that I am not a registered installer will Risco technical help talk to me or am I on my own. regards

Hi, I've just installed a Scantronic Homelink55 and the hardwired side of this has worked perfectly straight away. However the wireless side has proved more problematic ? I am tring to 'link' the RFX16 unit with 2 x 703r transmitters, I can get the reciever into learn mode, either -- flashing for the sysetm to allocate the channel or, for instance with 09 flashing (I have configured it to addres from zone 09 onwards). I have the 703r set to have the Ln set to E -enabled; however, with 12v connected the green nlight is on but unless I change the oP there is no activity from the RED LED!! I've tried marrying the both 703rs and have tried both connected to the panel bus …

Hi, I have a house and a detached garage, both currently covered by completely separate wired systems. There are separate Bell Boxes, one on the front of the house and one on the garage. As the house system has become faulty, I am about to replace both systems with 1 Homelink 55. I want to continue to have SABs on both buildings (with the flashing LEDs to prove that they're real). I could just power the unit on the garage (no wires other than power connect from house to garage) and hardwire it so that its just decorative, but wanted to have it operational. I've been looking at the information available and am confused. Can I achieve what I want, i.e. remotely tri…

I have a 10 year old Veritas R8 Plus Control Panel. I would like to add a Veritas Excel RKP (the one with the LCD display). I can see from the Texecom website that the two should be compatible. My question is whether the RKP will be compatible with a control panel which is as old as mine (ie I am worried that there has been a software update or some other change made since my panel went into service which is needed to control the Veritas Excel RKP). Thanks for your help. Chris

My elderly parents have a basic alarm system which has worked perfectly for over 20 years. The control unit has now gone faulty and requires replacement. Could you recommend a replacement unit which only has to cover two PIR zones and one entry/exit. The existing unit is key control under the stairs which is no longer ideal and I would prefer to fit a remote keypad just inside the entrance door. The external box should also be replaced so if you feel a complete kit would be a better deal then if you could recommend one it would be great. I should say that they are now looking to move to a retirement home so the system will probably only have to last them for about a year …

Hi I currently have a optima 8ep g3 system and i am looking to replace it with a more secure system. It is for a domestic install and needs to be wireless and deal with two cats. Reading the posts i am thinking about the system below: Galaxy 2-20 starter kit Eurosec Xs3d blue bell box live and xsd cover secware 4 way internal sounder honeywell domonial pet immune pir Am i on the right lines??? :-\

Hi all, Following a burglary at a neighbours house, I'm looking at "self-install" burglar alarms; I've had a couple of quotes from professional installers, and I just can't justify spending the amount they are asking for - especially when prices on here seem so reasonable. Basically, I want a fairly simple wireless system: * main box on the wall under the stairs (where there is power), * 4 wireless door sensors around the house (one on the front door to be entry/exit, and one on the sliding back door to be omitted on a part-set), * one wireless PIR for the lounge (where the dogs never go), * a keypad to arm/disarm by the front door (hardwired to the ma…

Hi, I have bought these Quest Pirs and they do not seem to pick up well enough. has anyone had the same problem? Rav

diy er order no#6419. have system installed and seems ok but not fully tested yet! in the absence of the installation manual could you help with some zone terminology. monitor, Ln fault and fault....then normal ky, bias ky, remove+ and remove-. I wish to have it set up for just "normal" pir detection. nearly there thanks...

anybody help as to why the is no 13v supply from the circuit board which means no supply to the pirs or door sensors. this is a new installation. all fuses checked ok but no back light to key pad either. I can put panel into engineering mode and day mode but that is all. All wiring has been removed and any links refitted but still nothing from the 13v. hope someone can help!

I'm looking to fit ADE Honeywell Accenta Gen 4 LCD compact kit shown on the website but want to confirm that all component's meet the minimum of Grade 2, should I chose a different spec PIR for the Kitchin concerned about it in long term. Fianlly can I get the system to trigger the exterior lighting. Richard

I have a new optima accenta gen 4 panel and an existing pyronix belle box. I have wiring diagrams for both but need help as to which wires go where! The wires are as follows:- PANEL - T = NEGATIVE (-VE) TAMPER RETURN A = NEGATIVE (-VE) SUPPLY (OV) D = POSITIVE (+VE) SUPPLY (12V) B = NEGATIVE (-VE) SOUNDER TRIGGER BOX - B- = NEGATIVE (-) B+ = POSITIVE (+) BA = BELL TRIGGER TERMINAL STB = STROBE TRIGGER TERMINAL BT = TAMPER RETURN TF = TAMPER FEED Any ideas please? Thanks in advance

Hi I've installed the Scantronic 9651 with RKP 9940. and wired the panic button off the RKP but when i test the panic button, it doesn't work, any ideas i have two installs doing the same. San

Hi, I have a new Veritas R8 Panel (with remote keypad) and wish to connect to a Gardtec Eurosec XS3D Bell Box, Purchased from you. Could you please advise of the correct connections from panel to Bell box. The connections are as below Panel SX3D bell box S ST- D TMPR C S- B 12V A 0V Cheers..

Hi, wonder if anyone can help. I have a Pyronix sterling10 Panel and RKP and i am changing the bell box for a Gardtec Eurosec XS3D (the triangular one) i have wiring diagrams for both but i an unsure which wires go to where ...Could anyone enlightem me?? ...ie i.e ST- on bell box to NO on panel, TMPR on bellbox to BElLL- on panel etc.. Please help... regards//Martin.

Hi what end station will i need to run two care tech euro one rkps with tags and can my order get here for the weekend if i order today jason

Hi all can any one help me i have just taken hold, well waiting for del of a new risco Prosys 40 Alarm Panel with Remote Keypad and tags of ebay cost

I am trying to get a TS690 and keypad to replace a suspect duff cpu board.Undestand this is now obsolete and you show out of stock.Can you get me one or is that the end of the supply. Regards,Chris

I wish to purchase an alarm system. I want high security, minimum false alarms and ease of installation. Ive been looking at Freewave, Risco and Visionic wireless systems. Downsatirs I have 3 living rooms and Kitchen each with a door which opens into a large hall (5 PIR ?). Front and back outer doors (2 Mag) I want telephone notification of myself or neighbour and an exteral and an internal sounder. Please recommend a suitable system Thank You A Adams

I have a few questions about this product that I am hoping someone can answer. 1. The product has an in-built microphone. Is it also possible to attach an external microphone (like Texecom's voice dialler)? 2. Are the remote functions (e.g. memo playback, listen in etc) accessible through both the GSM route and the normal telephone line. 3. What's the best method for provide back-up power? Thanks.

I am upgrading the alarm system in my home and I am looking for... 1/. A quality detector to use in my conservatory which, being on the SW side of the house, experiences very high temperatures in the summer the obvious changes from direct sunlight to shade. I also have a problem in that the ideal location - where the sun will not strike the unit - has a piece of furniture obstructing. So I can only site in a position where at times the sun may actually strike the unit. Ideally I would like a unit that incorporates glass break detection 2/. We have a log cabin. I am concerned that - should anyone decide to enter one of the methods they could easily use is a battery…